Episode 53: Where I've been, where I am, and where I'm going
Summary
In the final episode of the Atari 7800 Homebrew Podcast, host Sean announces the show's cancellation due to burnout and technical hurdles. He reviews recent titles like Dragon's Cache, Pac-Man Collection, and Popeye, while discussing the impact of Atari’s acquisition of AtariAge. Sean also shares personal updates, including his job change and birthday, before thanking the community and recommending Zero Page Homebrew as a superior resource.
Topics discussed
Intro, Atari 50, Mac vs Windows, and job loss story
Announcing the end of the Atari 7800 Homebrew Podcast
Atari Age acquisition and impact on homebrew distribution
Review: Dragon's Cache (Columns clone)
Review: Pac-Man Collection 40th Anniversary Edition
Review: Popeye and trivia about Bluto vs Brutus
Reasons for ending: burnout, cost, and genre fatigue
Promo for new podcast: My Weird Record Collection
Technical struggles with PHP hosting and future of homebrews
Final thanks, recommendations, and sign-off
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